clock Alfa Romeo GT 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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IMPORTANTThe sealing of the tank
may cause light pressurising in the tank. A
little breathing off, while slackening the cap,
is absolutely normal.
After refuelling, turn the cap clockwise and
close the flap.
IMPORTANTFor your safety, make sure
that the fuelling pump nozzle is inserted cor-
rectly into the housing, before starting the
engine.Should it be not possible to open the fuel
flap electrically, use the special cable in the
boot (A-fig. 156) to open it manually. FUEL CAP
The fuel cap (C-fig. 154) is electrically
controlled. To open it, press button (D-fig.
155); the flap can be opened only when
the engine is off.
The fuel cap (A-fig. 154), accessible af-
ter opening the lid (C), is fitted with a catch
to prevent losing it (B) which fastens it to
the lid.
When refuelling, hook the cap to the de-
vice on the inner flap, as illustrated.
Do not put naked flames
or lighted cigarettes near
the fuel filler hole as there
is a danger of fire. Do not bend too
close to the hole either so as not to
breathe in harmful vapours.
If required, replace the fu-
el cap only with a genuine
new one to prevent im-
pairing the petrol vapour system.
fig. 154
A0A0644b
fig. 155
A0A1108b
fig. 156
A0A0652b

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191fig. 20
A0A01103b
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as follows:
– disconnect connection A-fig. 20and
hoseB;
– turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to re-
place and raise it;It is of vital importance to
communicate that the tyre
has been repaired using the
quick tyre repair kit. Hand the in-
struction sticker to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.
– fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
– reconnect connection Aor hose Binto
the proper space.

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D.-E. Halogen bulbs
To remove, free it from the clip on
its housing.
F. Gas-discharge bulbs
(Xenon)
To remove the bulb, slacken the fas-
tening ring nut and release the re-
taining ring.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
– When a light is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing a bulb.
– For the location of fuses, refer to the
paragraph “In the event of a burnt fuse”
in this chapter.
– Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation.
– Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power.
– Always check headlight aiming after
changing a bulb to ensure they are safe.
TYPES OF BULBS (fig. 21)
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
A. All glass bulbs
These are pressed on. Pull to remove.
B. Bayonet type bulbs
Press the bulb, turn counter-clockwise
to remove this type of bulb from its
holder.
C. Tubular bulbs
Free them from their contacts to re-
move.
fig. 21
A0A0503b

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IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUT
GAS-DISCHARGE (XENON)
HEADLIGHTS
Due to high voltage, the
bulb of (Xenon) gas-dis-
charge headlights must on-
ly be replaced by experts: danger
of death! Contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
HALOGEN HEADLIGHTSThe bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows (fig. 22):
(A) Fog lights.
(B) Dipped beam headlights.
(C) Sidelights.
(D) Main beam headlights.
To change the bulbs of the sidelights, low
beams and main beams it is necessary to
remove the cover (A-fig. 23) releasing
the catches (B).
To change the fog lights, remove the cov-
er (C) turning counter-clockwise. IMPORTANTFor the type of bulb and
power rating, see previous section “When
needing to change a bulb”.
The front light units contain the sidelight,
dipped beam, main beam and fog light
bulbs.
fig. 22
A0A0159b
fig. 23
A0A0160b

– Fit a new bulb, making the tab of the
metal part coincide with the one on the lamp
unit, then hook the bulb holder catch (B).
– Re-connect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.Fog lights(fig. 24)
IMPORTANTWhen needing to change
the left bulb, the side trim next to the light
itself needs to be removed to facilitate ac-
cess to the engine compartment.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover turning
counter-clockwise.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A).
– Release the bulb catch (B).
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
fig. 24
A0A0161b
After replacement, refit
the covers correctly check-
ing that they are properly
secured.
IMPORTANTA slight layer of steam
(fogging) can appear on the inside surface
of the beam transparent cover: this is not
a defect. The presence of condensate traces
in beams is a natural phenomenon, due to
a low temperature and to the degree of hu-
midity in the air. These traces will disappear
when the beams are turned on. Drops of wa-
ter inside the headlight indicate instead wa-
ter infiltration: contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rised Services.
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Dipped beam headlights
(fig. 25)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the catches.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A).
– Release the bulb catch (B).
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
– Fit a new bulb, making the tabs of the
metallic part coincide with the grooves on
the reflector, then hook the bulb holder catch
(B).
– Re-connect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.
fig. 25
A0A0162b
Main beam headlights
(fig. 27)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the catches.
– Disconnect the electric connector (A).
– Release the bulb catch (B).
– Remove the bulb and replace it.
– Fit a new bulb, making the tabs of the
metallic part coincide with the grooves on the
reflector, then hook the bulb holder catch (B).
– Re-connect the electric connector (A).
– Refit the protective cover correctly.
fig. 27
A0A0164b
Front side lights(fig. 26)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Remove the protective cover releasing
the catches.
– Using the extension (A), integral with
the bulb holder (B), withdraw the bulb hold-
er itself which is snap-fitted.
– Remove the bulb (C), pushing gently
and turning counter-clockwise.
– Change the bulb and re-insert the bulb
holder making sure that it clicks into place;
also check that the bulb is in the correct po-
sition looking at the lamp from outside.
– Refit the protective cover correctly.
fig. 26
A0A0342b

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– Replace the bulb;
– Refit the bulb holder turning counter-
clockwise and check that it is secured cor-
rectly;
– Refit the transparent.SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS
(fig. 30)
– Push the transparent cover towards the
rear of the car to compress the catch (A).
Release the front part and remove this unit.
– Turn the bulb holder (B) counter-clock-
wise and remove it from the cover.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace it.
– Insert the bulb holder (B) in the trans-
parent cover, then position the unit mak-
ing sure the catch clicks into place (A).
fig. 29
A0A0626b
fig. 30
A0A0166b
FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(fig. 28-29)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– Using the screwdriver provided, remove
the transparent unit operating on the two
metal clips as shown in the figure;
– Turn the bulb holder clockwise (A) and
remove it;
– Remove the bulb (B) pushing gently
and turning counter-clockwise;
fig. 28
A0A0625b

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REVERSING LIGHT
AND REAR FOG GUARDS
(fig. 31-32)
The reverse light and the rear fog light
(both reverse lights for Mexico version) are
housed inside the light unit secured to the
rear bumper and are located at the bottom
side.
fig. 31
A0A0627b
fig. 33
A0A0629b
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– from the bumper lower side (fig. 31),
operate on the bulb holder (A-fig 32) turn-
ing it counter-clockwise and remove it. Take
care not to get burnt if the muffler is still hot;
– Remove the bulb pushing gently and
turning counter-clockwise;
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder.
Anyway, you are advised to have this op-
eration carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS
AND REAR SIDELIGHTS-
BRAKING LIGHTS
(fig. 33-34)
The rear direction indicators and the side-
lights-braking lights are in the tail light unit
fastened to the body.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– From inside the boot, open the com-
partment (A-fig. 33) and then the door
(B) through the tab (C);
– Turn the bulb for sidelight and braking
light counter-clockwise (D-fig.34), or the
bulb for the direction indicator (E-fig.34)
and remove it;
fig. 32
A0A0628b

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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
(fig. 35)
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
– Work on the transparent cover frame,
in the point shown by the arrow to compress
the catch (B). Free the opposite end and re-
move the unit.
– Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise (A)
and remove it from the transparent cover.
– Remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace it.
– Insert the bulb holder (A) in the trans-
parent cover then refit the unit checking that
the catch clicks into place (B).
ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT
(THIRD STOP)
(fig. 36-37)
To change the led unit, proceed as follows:
– Open the tailgate and use a screwdriv-
er to open the two covers (A-fig. 36);
– Slacken the two fastening screws of (B)
the led unit;
fig. 35
A0A0171b
fig. 36
A0A0631b
A0A0630b
– Withdraw the light (ForG) push it gen-
tly and turn counter-clockwise;
– Replace the bulb;
– Refit the bulb holder turning clockwise
and make sure it is secured correctly;
– Refit the door (B) and close the com-
partment (A).
fig. 34

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
260
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X
ABS system .............................. 134
Accessories purchased by the user .. 127
Additional stop light (third stop) .... 200
Air bags ..................................... 38
Air cleaner .................................. 229
Alfa Romeo CODE ........................ 6
Armrest
- front ..................................... 17
- rear ...................................... 22
Ashtray
- front ........................................ 124
- rear ......................................... 125
ASR (system) ............................. 138
Battery
- advice for preserving
the charge ............................. 232
- checking the charge ........... 212-231
- replacement ........................... 232
Body (maintenance) ................... 236
Body versions ............................. 241 Bonnet ...................................... 131
Boot
- extension .............................. 19
- lighting ................................. 129
- luggage net ........................... 22
- opening from inside ................ 128
- opening with remotecontrol ..8-128
- restraining the load ................. 130
- tailgate closing ....................... 129
- warnings for carrying luggage ... 130
Boot light
- changing bulbs ....................... 204
Brakes ....................................... 245
Braking lights (third stop)
- changing bulbs ....................... 199
Bulbs
- general instructions ................. 193
- replacement ........................... 192
- type of bulbs .......................... 193
Card and glass holder ................. 125
Car maintenance.................... 216
Cell phones (provision) ................ 126
Changing a wheel .................. 181-183 Changing bulbs
- general instructions ................. 192
- types of bulbs ........................ 193
Checking levels ........................... 222
Cigar lighter ............................... 124
Cleaning and maintenance
- body ..................................... 236
- car interior ............................. 238
- engine compartment ............... 238
- windows ............................... 238
Climate control system ................. 81
Climate control system,
automatic two-zone .................. 89
Clock ......................................... 68
Controls ..................................... 106
CO
2emissions ............................ 256
CODE card .................................. 7
Correct use of the car........... 169
Courtesy light
- changing bulbs ....................... 203
Cruise Control ............................. 49